Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Wishing Stone
In or near Matlock Bath.
Wishing Stone — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Malcolm Neal — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Matlock · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wishing Stone is a other located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Wishing Stone is a large natural gritstone rock located in Matlock, believed to grant wishes to those who run around it. It is situated within the Lumsdale conservation area and has historical significance, having been marked on maps since the late 19th century.
Place summary
Wishing Stone is located in the East Midlands. This natural feature is known for its unique shape and local folklore associated with it. It serves as a notable landmark in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.1416, -1.5362
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Matlock Town
- Postcode
- DE4 5LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Matlock — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.andrewsgen.com
Sources
- osm: way/228268546 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wishing Stone?
- Wishing Stone is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE4 5LU), in the parish of Matlock Town.
- What is Wishing Stone?
- Wishing Stone — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wishing Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Matlock, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE4 5LU.
- Is Wishing Stone free to visit?
- Yes, Wishing Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wishing Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Matlock, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE4 5LU.